The Pay Slip
Jailer 2 (2026) cast fees: who got paid what
2026 · Tamil · Sun Pictures · Jailer sequel
Even at the lowest reported figure, Rajinikanth's fee is more than double the rest of the reported cast combined.
| Actor | Role | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|
| Rajinikanth | Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian | ₹110–220 cr |
| Mohanlal | Mathew (cameo) | ₹8–30 cr |
| Vidya Balan | Kantha Kalpak | ₹6 cr |
| Mithun Chakraborty | Kalpak | ₹1.5 cr |
| S. J. Suryah | Bodhi Kalpak | Not reported |
- Reported cast bill
- ₹126–258 cr
- Budget
- ₹250–350 cr
- Jailer gross
- ₹605–650 cr
Fees are trade-press estimates from Filmibeat, Koimoi and NewsX; ranges span the reported spread. Unconfirmed by the cast or Sun Pictures. Actor fees are private contracts; these figures come from trade reporting and may differ from what was actually paid.
The reported fees for the lead cast of Jailer 2 (2026) are: Rajinikanth (Muthuvel 'Tiger' Pandian) ₹110–220 cr, Mohanlal (Mathew (cameo)) ₹8–30 cr, Vidya Balan (Kantha Kalpak) ₹6 cr and Mithun Chakraborty (Kalpak) ₹1.5 cr.
No fee has been reported for S. J. Suryah, so the ledger shows none rather than a guess.
Questions
- How much was Rajinikanth paid for Jailer 2?
- Rajinikanth was reportedly paid ₹110–220 cr for Jailer 2, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Mohanlal paid for Jailer 2?
- Mohanlal was reportedly paid ₹8–30 cr for Jailer 2, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- How much was Vidya Balan paid for Jailer 2?
- Vidya Balan was reportedly paid ₹6 cr for Jailer 2, according to trade reports. The figure has not been confirmed by the actor or the producers.
- Who was the highest-paid actor in Jailer 2?
- Rajinikanth reportedly took the highest fee in the lead cast of Jailer 2, at ₹110–220 cr.
